Scholarships
Scholarships are a key way to pay for tuition and fees at San Antonio College. We offer foundation, departmental and program awards to help eligible students afford college.
Foundation scholarships
The Alamo Colleges Foundation manages many scholarship opportunities for SAC students. Submit one general Foundation scholarship application each academic year and you will be considered for all qualifying Foundation awards.
Application deadlines 2026-2027
- Opens: Feb. 15
- Closes: May 15
The scholarship application will reopen for a limited time in September, allowing new applicants to access and apply for any remaining opportunities for the current academic year.
- Reopens: Sept. 1
- Closes: Sept. 10
To apply, you must be enrolled at any Alamo college and sign in with your ACES credentials to create an application account.
How Foundation scholarships are awarded
Awards are based on factors such as academic achievement, program of study, community service, extracurricular activities, campus involvement, residency and financial need. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
If you want to be considered for need-based awards, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) as applicable — do not complete both.
Tips for a strong application
- Draft and save essays and short answers in a separate document before submitting so you can run spell-check and confirm word counts.
- Visit the SAC Writing Center for help polishing your application materials.
- Document campus involvement. Participation in student clubs, organizations or community service can strengthen your application.
- If applicable, contact student support services (for example, the Empowerment Center) about additional scholarship or support resources.
Departmental and program scholarships
Many SAC departments and student organizations offer scholarships for students in specific programs or majors. Eligibility and award amounts vary by department.
For a current list of department and program awards, see the Departmental Scholarships page.